Grading Practice Review

 

In our faculty meeting on Wednesday, we had a quick review of our grading practice beliefs at Perry Central by reading a quick article by Doug Reeves.  Below are some of the reminders that stuck with our teachers as they read.  Thanks for all of your feedback and commitment to student learning!  

*Reminder that the 100 point scale is reserved for 50% failure.  

*I was reminded that everything I assign doesn’t have to have a grade.  The absence of a grade is not the absence of rigor.  

* Real rigor involves persistence, determination, resilience, & commitment to improvement

* "Some students may want to be punctual but have difficulty with executive functioning"  I have to remind myself of this multiple times a day.  The struggle is real with our junior high kids!

* Instead of deducting points off for late work, the "punishment" should be LL/8th period to help students become responsible about completing their work, but grades should only reflect what the student actually knows.

* Grade the destination reached not the journey.

Important Information:

* Behind Students: If you have students that are pretty far behind due to virtual work or quarantines, please let Phil or I know so we can help make a plan with the student on how they can get caught up. Also, remember that during this time we are focusing on the most important assignments for learning.

* Evaluations: Phil and I will be doing our best to get into classrooms the next few weeks. We know this is a stressful time with COVID. Please know our visits are only those of continuous improvement and growth. We are all in this together! Please let us know if you have any questions.

* Podcast: Here is a link to the Indiana Principal Association Legislative Podcast for the week. It is about a 15-20 minute listen and they give a great overview of what is happening on our behalf at the state house!

* Assistants - Don't forget to turn in your hours from last week to Sarah Briggeman or myself. It is a log of the work you did during our virtual time! :-) Please let me know if you have questions or concerns.

**WINNER-WINNER - Lisa Brown, Emma Hanebutt, Carol Schwoeppe and Seth Gehlhausen are the winners from the Commodore Shout-Outs from our Faculty meeting on Wednesday. These individuals will receive lunch from Bandon this week!

Tutoring - Annette Lawalin is working hard to get students into tutoring after school! She has had some success and students will start staying. Thank you, Annette and to our tutors!!